More than 70 million people across the Midwest and Northeast are bracing for a blizzard that could dump as much as 12 inches of snow. Hundreds of flights have already been cancelled across the country and in Boston the mayor has already declared a snow emergency.

So yes, snow can be pretty terrible and inconvenient. But remember: snow also provides a wonderful wintry playground to a variety of adorable animals. So take a quick break from stockpiling the driveway salt and enjoy these videos of furry and four-legged creatures having the time of their lives just playin’ in the snow.